Toy Drive makes Christmas merrier for 975 local children
Dec 18, 2024150 volunteers helped out with the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Toy Drive, which wrapped up this week.
Being Neighborly | Small acts of kindness during a hectic day
Dec 13, 2024Wendy Walsh thanks several strangers at the Gig Harbor Post Office who were extraordinarily kind to her grandson.
Prison Pet Partnership provides training for incarcerated women — and service dogs for those who need them
Dec 05, 2024Along with grooming and boarding, the Prison Pet Partnership at Gig Harbor’s Washington Corrections Center for Women trains service dogs.
Six ways to spread holiday cheer this season
Dec 04, 2024Opportunities to help spread holiday cheer are abundant this season. There are many ways to give to those in need, whether it’s a new coat, toys, food or cash. Stuff the Bus Peninsula School District bus drivers are once again hosting the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Dec. 7, at two locations: Target and
New Harbor Winds conductor debuts this month
Nov 29, 2024Mel Brazley will lead Harbor Winds in a performance of music from Cait Nishimura, Percey Grainger, Katahj Copley, Nubia Donjuan and others on Dec. 15.
Basket Brigade carrying on and bigger than ever, even as its founder steps aside
Nov 19, 2024More than 800 area families will receive the makings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal next week thanks to the annual Thanksgiving Basket Brigade. This idea of helping families in need has been a passion for David and Debbie Cathers of Gig Harbor, who started the Basket Brigade in 1994 with the help of a few
Being Neighborly | Meet Miss Gig Harbor, on a mission to remove barriers to learning
Nov 17, 2024Being Neighborly Helpers are everywhere. We just have to look for them. Gig Harbor Now wants to showcase how someone in the community — a stranger, neighbor, teacher, classmate, anyone — has helped you. Whether it’s a small act of kindness or something that had a larger impact, send it in. It could be included
Ham radio operators could be key communications link in case of emergency
Nov 13, 2024An earthquake or a major storm could knock out traditional communications methods. That’s where local ham radio operators come in.
D-Day anniversary honored at annual Veterans Day celebration
Nov 11, 2024The D-Day invasion’s role in changing the course of World War II was the focus of this year’s Veterans Day celebration at the Gig Harbor Aero Museum. June marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Speakers at the celebration gave detailed information about the significance of D-Day, known
Peninsula High teacher balances art and science
Oct 29, 2024Peninsula High school science teacher by day, performing artist in her off time, Ashley Ortenzo is one of dozens who will “fling joy” in the Puget Sound Midwinter Revels show in December. Ortenzo has been a science teacher for 24 years and lives in Gig Harbor, but it’s her first year at Peninsula High School.